“Headwaters” in Japanese
Short answer
Headwaters in Japanese is “源流” (genryuu). Full meaning: source (e.g. of a river), headwaters; origin of something continuous (language, culture, etc.).
Other ways to say “Headwaters” in Japanese
原流
genryuu source (e.g. of a river), headwaters; origin of something continuous (language, culture, etc.)
水上
suijou on the water, aquatic; waterside, water's edge; headwaters, source
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